US and Iran agree to truce as Strait of Hormuz reopens amid fragile negotiations

The United States and Iran have entered a temporary two-week ceasefire, reopening the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway for global oil shipments. Announced by President Trump late Tuesday, the truce sets the stage for further negotiations aimed at ending the war. The framework reportedly includes Iranian demands for sanctions relief and the allowance of domestic uranium enrichment. While these steps hint at progress, officials emphasize the deal is far from finalized and